Hoovey689

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UPDATE: 9/18/2014

- 4RX will NOT have a third row
- 4RX will look sharp and dynamic like the NX
- 4RX will continue using a 'Mouse' Remote Touch because 'Legacy' buyers feel comfortable with it. New RTI will seemingly be used on 'younger and sportier' Lexus models
- Separate 3-row crossover to come to fruition (GX future uncertain - mum was the word when asked if a TX/GX could co-exist)
- Full redesigned LX next year to compete better with Range Rover, GL and Escalade

*Please note I do not have any specific details to share regarding the above other than what was mentioned*

mmarshall

If that forecast holds up, it will be surprising. Seems like now is the time to consider moving the RX up in size a little and adding a row, with the new smaller NX coming in to take over the entry-level SUV spot.

bitkahuna

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i'm surprised if it doesn't have a third row, but pleased!
having a 3rd row, unless it's a BIG vehicle, involves some compromises which can be annoying if a 3rd row is now a priority for the buyer.

rogerh00

Woo Hoo: That is great news, thanks for sharing.

mordecai

Ohh, I love the LX news.

mmarshall

I agree in principle, but with the NX's debut, it's going to start siphoning off a number of the two-row RX's customers. Perhaps the RX can still survive as a two-row vehicle (it has always had huge sales, and can probably afford to lose some customers without folding). But it's potentially a risky move keeping it two-row.

Toys4RJill

A new LX should be exciting. I highly doubt the GX will live on in its current form for the next gen. I fully expect to see some type of GL type SUV.

UZJ100GXR

NEW LX!!!!!!!!!
So does this mean the 4LX is going to be out before the 5LS?
MY2016????

NewSpace

Any news about GS F?

spwolf

that makes a lot of sense, and has been something I have been saying for a while - RX staying similar (slightly larger and more luxurious but not changing the basics) and TX coming.. any news on updated engines - V6?

spwolf

btw, it also means that success of LX in middle-east /GCC) is whats fueling new model... so you might get a model with a lot more hp from the factory :-).

UZJ100GXR

That would be awesome and i can definitly see it happen, especially after the limited edition run of the Supercharged LX . Sales really went up after the spindle update and most people who are purchasing new vehicles are now are skipping the top of the range Land Cruiser VX-R 5.7 and going for the LX 570.

spwolf

yeah... consider that LX sells 8-9x better in GCC than in the USA... a lot of the consideration will be made to GCC users as thats where the sales are expanding.

Obviously Land Cruiser sells everywhere (but in the US), so it is a little bit different. But LX main market right now is GCC and that wont change for sure.

MPLexus301

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Good to hear. I love the RX formula and something sharper (like NX), with more power and new technology will be awesome

dctex99

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-with-aluminum